33 72 Mesaieed Industrial City Doha Industrial Area Logistics areas Birkat Al Awamer Abba Al Saleel Jeri Al Samir Abba Al Saleel Al Wakra Bu Galila Free economic cities Umm al-Hawl Ras Bufontas Ongoing Developments Smart Manufacturing of the Qatar National Research Fund Qatar Foundation established the Qatar National Research Fund in 2006, as part of its ongoing commitment to building a knowledge-based economy in the State of Qatar. Qatar Foundation considers research as the foundation of national and regional growth, the way to diversify the country's economy, enhance educational opportunities, and develop the sectors that affect and advance society, such as health and the environment. The Qatar National Research Fund seeks to encourage innovation and develop new smart manufacturing technologies that use digital technologies, robotics, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, 3D printing and the Internet of Things to improve manufacturing and production capabilities by reducing time and production costs. Qatar Development Bank - Factory 1 Factory 1 is the first industrial capacity center of its kind in Qatar. It was established in collaboration with McKinsey, to provide global expertise and support local manufacturing industries. A wide range of capacity building and transformation programs for SMEs will be offered at the center, affording local manufacturers the opportunity to enhance their efficiency, innovation and competitive advantage. “Jahez” initiative of Qatar Development Bank Qatar Development Bank's Jahez initiative supports innovative entrepreneurs seeking to manufacture products in Qatar. Solutions include training programs, industrial workshops for start-ups at promotional prices, as well as turnkey manufacturing facilities suitable for a variety of industries - including food and beverage - at competitive prices. Electric Vehicles Qatar has succeeded in developing the electric vehicle sector which relies on hightech, research and development, prototype testing and providing an environment for testing transport vehicles and emerging technologies, such as buses, vans and small vehicles. Qatar offers a wide range of incentives to foreign investors including but Investment Sectors | Industry
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